UPS Technician Startup & Commissioning- Data Center (Abilene, TX)

Superior Skilled Trades
Norman, OK, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$93,600.0 - $128,960.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Applicant Tracking Systems Data Centers Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Testing Systems Integration

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking Data Center UPS Technicians / Field Service Engineers for a temp-to-hire opportunity., We are seeking skilled Data Center UPS Technicians / Field Service Engineers responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical power systems supporting mission-critical data center operations. This role requires strong commissioning experience and expertise with UPS systems, battery systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.

Data Center UPS Technician / Field Service Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Install, commission, and start up UPS systems, battery systems, PDUs, switchgear, ATS, and static transfer switches
  • Perform full commissioning of critical power systems including startup verification, functional testing, and system validation
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on UPS systems, battery banks (VRLA and lithium-ion), PDUs, switchgear, and generators
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults in three-phase power systems, controls, and power electronics
  • Perform load bank testing, battery testing, infrared thermography, and power quality analysis
  • Respond to emergency service calls, outages, and commissioning punch-list items to restore system functionality
  • Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and commissioning documentation to support installation and troubleshooting
  • Support data center commissioning, system integration, and infrastructure expansion projects
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific safety procedures at all times
  • Complete detailed service reports, commissioning documentation, and maintenance records
  • Work with UPS platforms including Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Eaton, and Mitsubishi Electric
  • Verify operation of SCADA systems, power monitoring systems, generators, and electrical distribution equipment
  • Ensure uptime and proper commissioning of mission-critical electrical infrastructure in live data center environments

Requirements

Do you have experience in Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)?, * Strong commissioning experience with UPS systems, battery systems, and critical power infrastructure (REQUIRED)

  • Background in electrical, electronics, industrial power systems, or military power generation
  • Experience with three-phase power systems and critical electrical distribution
  • Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical commissioning documents
  • Skilled in troubleshooting electrical systems, controls, and power electronics
  • Experience with load bank testing, infrared scanning, and battery systems preferred
  • NFPA 70E, OSHA 10/30, or NETA certifications preferred
  • Must be able to perform physically demanding electrical work including lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights
  • Must have reliable transportation and standard electrical hand tools
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must be able to work in full PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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